Programs
The geography standard program prepares students to understand the environment around us and interpret the patterns found across the Earth’s surface. Comprised of 46 units, the major allows flexibility in course selection while providing a solid background in human, physical and regional aspects of the discipline.
Upon completion of this degree, students will have a variety of skills in many subject areas including include computer mapping, field observation and data collection, GIS, Global Positioning Systems (GPS), land use analysis, map analysis, presentation graphics, professional report writing, sediment analysis, statistics, topographic surveying and weather station instrumentation. A CSUN Geography Degree can launch a career in a number of fields, some examples of which are geographical analyst working for major corporations, consultant for environmental firms, GIS administrator in either government or industry, or teacher in K through 12. The Degree also can provide a foundation for pursuing advanced or professional degrees in social, environmental, or physical sciences, or in law.
Undergraduate Program
The Geography and Environmental Studies program prepares students to understand the environment around us and to interpret the patterns found across Earth’s surface. Comprised of 48 units, this major allows flexibility in course selection, while providing a solid background in human, physical and regional aspects of the discipline.
The Geographic Information Science program features a strong technical component based on applications of geographic information science (GISci), cartography and remote sensing, along with training in geospatial analysis and data presentation. Students in the program will explore the application of GISci in various industries including, health and human services, public safety, natural/environmental sciences, retail, urban planning, government and transportation.
A minor in Geography is comprised of 20 units, with no more than 6 units in the lower division. The student must consult with a Geography advisor to develop an approved program best suited to the student’s individual needs. A program may be selected that will provide the student with exposure to several of the major realms of geography or emphasis in one particular aspect of geography (e.g., geomorphology, GIS, climatology, cultural, economic, ecology, cartography, urban).
A minor in GIS is comprised of 21 units focused on courses involving geographic information science and related technologies.
Graduate Programs
The Master of Arts in Geography provides the student with a high degree of flexibility in the selection of courses used to meet the program requirements. Courses may be selected from any of the graduate offerings in geomorphology, climatology, biogeography, economic geography, cultural geography, urban geography, regional geography, cartography and geographic information science. This degree prepares students for advanced Ph.D. study, community college teaching and professional careers in business, government or industry.
The Department of Geography and Environmental Studies offers, within the Master of Science in Geographic Information Science (MSGISci) degree, a highly structured specialization program in which most of the requirements are met with graduate courses dealing with various aspects of GIS. This program is designed for students who want to pursue a career in this highly technological subfield of geography.
Single Subject Social Studies - Geography Credential
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